Full time
MEDSTAR HEALTH
Washington, DC, USA
General Summary of Position Unit Highlights
The Neonatal ICU at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
is a 36-bed unit which provides expert nursing care for infants with many
critical diagnoses. It is one of two Level IV NICUs in Washington, D.C., which
is the highest level designated by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Some of
the most seen diagnoses are: Respiratory Distress Syndrome Extreme Prematurity Neonatal Encephalopathy Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Sepsis/Septic Shock Neurological Disorders Genetic and/or Metabolic Disorders Gastrointestinal Disorders Surgical needs Ours is the only NICU in the Washington, D.C. region where
a Clinical Nurse can participate in high-risk deliveries, be trained as an ECMO
tech and participate in both flight and ground transports. Our NICU is the
major referral center for all MedStar-affiliated facilities, as well as several
community hospitals in the tri-state area. The NICU offers the following
innovative...